Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

It doesn’t matter if you love carbs or you’re following a low carb diet — you’re sure to fall for this Garlic Mashed Cauliflower recipe! It’s a versatile side dish that’s smooth and creamy with the flavors of garlic and fresh chives, and it’s beyond easy to make!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 118 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 large head - cauliflower
  • 3 cloves - garlic
  • 3 tablespoons - unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons - heavy cream
  • 1 tsp - kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp - black pepper
  • ¼ cup - chives

Instructions

  1. Place the butter and cream on the counter to come to room temperature. Place the cauliflower florets and garlic in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover by 1". Cover and bring to a boil, then remove the lid and decrease the heat to medium. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until very tender.
  2. Drain the cauliflower well in a colander.
  3. Place the cauliflower back in the pot and purée using an immersion blender until smooth. You may also purée in a food processor or blender if you don't have an immersion blender!
  4. Stir in the butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper and fresh chives until combined. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Energy: 118 kcal | Total Fat: 15 g | Saturated: 4 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 42 mg | Total Carbs: 14 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugars: 5 g | Proteins: 5 g | Sodium: 602 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 1 g

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